ET Explains: All about vRAN and what it means for Vi

Mumbai: Vodafone Idea (Vi), which is set to embark on a mega expansion plan for 4G network and roll out 5G services, has completed trials using Samsung’s virtualised RAN (vRAN) technology. Experts say the technology is expected to bring substantial cost savings to the telco as compared to legacy hardware infrastructure.

ET explains what vRAN is, the type of network optimisation it can bring and what it means for Vi’s vendor ecosystem.